Raymond E. Slone, 85

He was born on April 14, 1923, in Flint, the son of George and Florence (Wilder) Slone. He grew up in Flint and graduated from Flint Central High School in 1941.

During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps.

On Oct. 5, 1952, in Clio, he married M. Marie Whaley.

Raymond was a supervisor for Michigan Bell for 40 years. He had worked in Flint prior to transferring to Charlevoix in 1970. He retired in 1981.

He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the Charlevoix United Methodist Church. Ray enjoyed golf, woodworking and traveling with his wife, Marie.

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He is survived by his wife, M. Marie Slone, of Charlevoix; three children, Roderick (Leisa) Slone of Vicksburg, RaeAnne Slone of Traverse City and Eric (Susan) Slone of Fenton; five grandchildren, Ryan Slone, Sarah Durand, Rachel Slone, Chelsea Haughn and Tyler Slone; and two sisters-in-law, Martha Slone of Grosse Pointe Park, and Catherine Whaley of Clio; and many nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded in death by one brother, Robert A. Slone.

A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Charlevoix United Methodist Church. The Rev. Todd Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Charlevoix. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 13, at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix.

Memorials may be given to the Charlevoix United Methodist Church, 104 State St., Charlevoix, Mich. 49720; or to a charity of choice.